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Telemental Health

Welcome

Welcome to the Telemental Health page on Portico. We envision that this site will be used as a resource to provide tools and to stimulate best practices in telemental health. As the site grows, we hope that it will be used as a virtual community of practice that will draw practitioners from across Ontario and Canada.

Telemental Health Overview

What is Telemental Health?

Telemental health is a modality of care that uses telecommunications (e.g., videoconference or telephone) to provide real-time client care at a distance, thereby bridging geographical disparities and improving access to psychiatric support. With telemental health services, individuals can access mental health supports closer to home, when and as they are needed.